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    Patient-Provider Relationship is Key to Addressing Kentucky Opioid Crisis

    By Nancy Swikert, MD Opioid abuse is one of Kentucky’s most pressing and publicized health issues. In 2016, more than 1,400 Kentuckians died from opioid overdoses. That’s an average of nearly four deaths per day. These alarming statistics have made curbing opioid abuse a statewide priority—and Kentuckians of all backgrounds and sectors are committed to…

    Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services Becomes Baptist Health Floyd

    After months of transition work, Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services officially became part of Baptist Health at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. The new name of the organization is Baptist Health Floyd. The binding asset purchase agreement was signed at the end of June and was approved by the Floyd County Commissioners,…

    Patient-Provider Relationship is Key to Addressing Kentucky Opioid Crisis

    By Nancy Swikert, MD Opioid abuse is one of Kentucky’s most pressing and publicized health issues. In 2016, more than 1,400 Kentuckians died from opioid overdoses. That’s an average of nearly four deaths per day. These alarming statistics have made curbing opioid abuse a statewide priority—and Kentuckians of all backgrounds and sectors are committed to…

    Severity of future dementia burden revealed in 20 states, including Kentucky

      According to new data reported at the 2017 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2017) in London, multiple regions of the United States have been revealed as neurology “deserts” due to a projected chronic shortage of neurologists, and a rapid rise in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia cases. The research further shows that, due to…

    Stites & Harbison Promotes Five Attorneys

    Stites & Harbison, PLLC announced today that five attorneys have been promoted within the law firm effective January 2017.  The new Members (Partners) include: Amy Baker – Atlanta office – Real Estate & Banking Service Group Baker’s practice focuses primarily on commercial real estate transactions and secured lending.  Her practice includes the representation of national,…

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    Medical Review Panels – A New Day for Healthcare in Kentucky

    By Kathryn A. Eckert and Amber K. Knouff Starting in July, practitioners may be asked to sign for mail from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and open this to discover a “Proposed Complaint.” Thanks to a new and sweeping effort at reform in healthcare in the Commonwealth, Kentucky healthcare providers now need to…

    Healthcare issues in the upcoming elections

    By Ben Keeton After a brief delay, the primary elections are official and we can move our attention to the upcoming general elections in November.  While we can feel a bit of relief from the campaign commercials, the next several months are important as the candidates present their vision for the future of Kentucky.  Healthcare…

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    Challenges healthcare CFOs in Kentucky face today

    By Ben Keeton Healthcare finance continues to be the topic of interest as the healthcare landscape continues to evolve.  Physicians and healthcare providers want to focus on treating their patients and working towards a healthier population while the financial teams work hard to ensure the rules are being followed for proper reimbursements. Clearly, healthcare finance…

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